Vandalian Tops Market Hog Show
Vandalian tops market hog show winners named at the Millwood banquet. Danny Kelly of Vandalia led Lightweight Commercial with a 42.81 percent ham and loin, 32 inch length, and 0.97 inches back fat, also winning on-foot. Doug Riddle Montgomery City led Lightweight Purebred with 43.88 percent ham and loin, 29.6 inch length, 0.93 inch fat. Heavyweight Purebred top came from Stuart Foley with 41.82 percent ham and loin and a 6.88 square inch loin, 32.1 inches long, 1.17 inches fat. Bill Sachs Bowling Green topped Heavyweight Commercial with 41.79 percent ham and loin, 30 inch length, 1.27 inches fat, and 240 lb weight. Judges included Roger Carter and Albert Kennett with John Waddell and Bill Mallory managing junior judging. Brenda Buxton and W.R. Ricks led top scores in junior and adult divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Domermuth
Montgomery City
East Central Market
Millwood
Hunter Packing Company
Danny Kelly
Vandalia
Danny
Greg Eee Silex
Fred Vedder
Wellsville
Bob Keroh Troy
John Waddell
Curryville
Fred Vedder Jr
Dale Shilharvey
Troy
Ken Shilharvey
Mike Kerpash
Ed Fisher
Middletown
Doug Riddle
Bub
Robert Meyer
Bowling Green
Claude Robinson Jr
Strowald Farms
George Ricks
Eolia
Bob Street
Silex
Charles Cobb
Greg Wyble
Holia
Bill Sachs
Bill
Alan Sommer
Warrenton
Hilary Wheatley
Don Westoff
Winfield
Bob Haas
New Florence
Bill Sullivan
Roger Carter
Hunter Packing Co
Albert Kennett
Bill Mallory
Brenda Buxton
W.R. Ricks
ASCS Office Opens Saturday for Farmer Signups
Audrain ASCS will open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday to allow farmers to sign up for the wheat and feed grain programs. Executive director Mrs. Mary Bosler stated the outreach aims to enroll eligible growers promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain
ASCS
Mary Bosler
Soybeans and Fertilizer Response Practices
Soybeans respond slowly to nitrogen fertilization. inoculation timing, soil pH, lime, and phosphorus or potash levels affect yields. Deep lime and adequate molybdenum help, while rock phosphate supports long term phosphorus. Soil testing guides fertilizer decisions. sample 16 borings, plant May 1 to June 1, with row spacings and varieties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Experimental Station
Bradford Experimental Farm
Columbia
Audrain County
Beeson
Calland and Wilson
Clark
Cutler
University Extension Center
M.U. Guide
M.U
Clark and Williams
Calland and Beeson
Amsey
Cattle Feeding Up Across Major States in Feb Survey
The Agriculture Department reports Feb 1 feedlot totals at 8,193,000 head across six states, up 10 percent from a year earlier. Iowa 2,219,000. Nebraska 1,605,600. Texas 1,822,000. Colorado 907,000. Arizona 640,000. California 1,037,000. Placements in January rose 2 percent overall, with Texas and Arizona up, California up sharply at 97 percent from 95,000 to 187,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nebraska
Texas
Colorado
Arizona
California
Hog Price Rise Lifts February FARM Prices
AP Farm Writer DON KENDALL reports sharp hog price increases lifted farmers February income by 2 percent from January while costs rose 1 percent. Hog midmonth average $25.70, beef cattle up to $32.60, parity ratio up to 73 percent. liquid milk down 7 percent to $6.06 per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kendall
Washington
Agriculture Department
Crop Reporting Board
Planting Time Nears With Weather Notes and Soil Test Meetings
A Montgomery City agronomy note outlines planting oats soon amid a warm wet April forecast. Farmers are urged to have seed, fertilizer, and pesticides ready. Computerized soil test meetings have been held in Warren County and planned in Wellsville, Moscow Mills, Wright City, and Montgomery City with MFA and Grow sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery City
Warren County
Marthasville
Fred Breke
Ralph Balzinus
MFA
Moscow Mills
Tom Henke
Wright City
Dennis Brakensiek
Roland Niemann
Young Farmers Club of
Wellsville
Chem Grow
Farmers urged to test soil and tillage methods in Missouri
In Mexico Missouri Ledger remarks on soil testing after meetings, calling for field trials on minimum tillage and weed control. Proposes comparing chisel plow use versus plowing and deeper fertilizer penetration, and notes fertilizer price debates and nitrogen runoff concerns.
Used Cars for Sale Includes Classic Buicks and Fords
A classified list presents numerous 1960s and 1969 models with details such as body style, drive, options, and condition. Notable entries include a 1989 Buick Wildcat with factory air at 2395, a 1969 Olds Toronado with air and new rubber at 2995, and multiple Ford and Buick models with terms like clean, V-8, and power features. Prices range from 495 to 2995, with emphasis on availability and condition.
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Leo
Farm Bureau
Missouri Farm Bureau
Young Farmers
Tan-Tar-A
Lake of the Ozarks
Dwaine Barnes
Farber
Kansas
Ah MU Es Tay Ae
P.O
Mexico
Bob Meyer
Laddonia
Derby
Owen Grotewiel
High Hill
Midstate Oil Co
Jefferson City
Federal Land Bank Assn
Livestock Center
Cate
Rural Fire Association
The
Rural Fire Ass'n
Consolidated Electric Coop
Vernon Marshall
Frank Miller
Ledger
MFA Oil
Missouri
MFA Grain & Food
Farmers Elevator
Martinsburg
Don
New
Florence
Marshall
Centralia
Pfizer
Animal Health
Orscheln’s
Animal Health Headquarters
Mystery Farm
Finley Cox
Eugene Clark Eldon Rosenthal
Bill Vanlandingham
Donald Schutte
Alfred Sellenrick
Roy Popp
Paul Primus
Orscheln’s Farm & Home Store
Orscheln
Mel Storch Ford Inc
Mel
H.T
Ford Ltd
FORD
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